Ocado Fine Asparagus

Ocado Fine Asparagus.

Bright green spears, with a light purple tinge at the top end and a pale green / white base, fine asparagus has a fresh, vibrant flavour that is particularly enjoyable during the spring season. It often has a more pronounced sweetness and a delicate grassy flavour, with less of the bitterness sometimes associated with thicker asparagus. The texture is incredibly tender, almost melting in your mouth when cooked properly.

Serve it as a delicate side dish alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or other light mains. Add raw or lightly blanched to salads for a touch of freshness, add chopped to risotto for a subtle flavour and tender texture and incorporate it into pasta dishes with light sauces or pesto. Fine asparagus pairs well with various flavours including butter, lemon juice, Hollandaise sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Asparagus is usually available as asparagus, asparagus tips or fine asparagus, and your preference will likely depend on your cooking and presentation methods.

Asparagus: This is the general term for the whole spear, including the tip and the stalk. When you buy a bunch of asparagus, you're getting the whole spear.

Asparagus Tips: This refers specifically to the top tender part of the asparagus spear. The tips are generally considered the most desirable part, as they have a more delicate texture and a slightly sweeter flavour than the stalk. They can sometimes be sold separately from the rest of the full spear.

Fine Asparagus: This usually describes asparagus spears that are thinner in diameter which tend to be more tender and have a more delicate flavour than thicker spears. Fine can also refer to the overall quality of the asparagus, indicating freshness and good condition.

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Country of origin may vary due to seasonality.
Country of origin may vary between Mexico, Peru and the UK.

Best stored in a fridge.

The woody ends of asparagus should be snapped off before cooking to ensure that only the tender part of the stem is being used.

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Ocado Retail Ltd.,
Hatfield,
Herts,
AL10 9NE
UK

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